Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated and organised Health Care Assistant with a passion for high quality patient care and experience to work at the Salford Royal Outpatient Hub located at the Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre.Salford Royal provides neurology services to the patients of Greater Manchester. We will be running outpatient services from the spacious and modern facility located in Altrincham.
You will be a motivated team player with a flexible attitude and be able to demonstrate commitment to your own professional development. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include :
*The ability to organise your own workload
*Greet and sign post patients
* Ability to perform ECG and perform venepuncture
*Ability to support patients and clinicians with the movement of patients for examination
*Ability to recognise clinical signs of an unwell patient and request a medical review
*Ability to book patient appointments via Patient Centre
*Ability to evaluate and document each patient visit via their Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
*Ability to work closely with the medical team regarding planning and evaluating patients
You will be required to work over 5 days ideally.In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, sexual preference, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with members of the public or experience a desire to work in the Health Service
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Skills in venepuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience1
- Care Certificate
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Basic IT skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with members of the public or experience a desire to work in the Health Service
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
- Skills in venepuncture
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience1
- Care Certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).